What’s going on at the library? We have plenty of programs for children, teens, and adults!
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Children’s Programs
Babytime!
Babytime is perfect activity for little ones aged 0-12 months and a caregiver or parent. While babytime is great for providing fun skills for babies, it’s really for parents. Join us to meet new people have have fun while doing it! Get to know the person next to you—it’s a fun way to get out of the house and expand your world in the busy reality of parenting.
Join us on Tuesdays for our current babytime session, from March 10 – April 21 on Tuesdays at 1:30pm!
Click here to find out more about babytime!
Toddler Time!
If you haven’t been to Toddler Time, then you’re in for some fun! Join us for a morning session open to children aged 1-3. No registration is required for this fun program of activities, songs, books and much more to keep your toddler moving and learning.
Join us on Tuesdays for our current babytime session, from March 10 – April 21 on Tuesdays at 1:30pm!
Find out more about toddler time!
Storytime!
Join us for Storytime on Wednesdays! We sing songs, read great books and practice lots of early literacy skills in a fun manner.
Join us for our current Storytime session on Wednesdays from March 10 – April 21 at 10:00 am! Our special storytimes this session include Musical Madness (on March 25th) and Forest Friends (on April 21st).
Click here to find out more about Storytime!
Intergenerational Storytime
Join us at Waterside Retirement Community for a smaller version of storytime in a quiet environment that really makes a difference in the lives of the residents. No registration required–just arrive a few minutes early and be prepared to have fun!
Our Spring Intergenerational Storytime Date are: Thursday, April 30th, and Thursday, May 28th, at 10:00 am!
Click here to find out more about intergenerational storytime!
French language storytime
The Carleton Place Public Library is proud to partner with Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est to offer a monthly French language storytime program! No registration is required–just come to the library on one of the Saturday mornings listed in our calendar and enjoy a fun hour of stories and songs in French.
French Language Storytime returns on Saturdays in the new year! Join us on Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 28, Apr 18, and May 23!
Click here to find out more about french language storytime!
Reading Dragons & Friends
We are launching our first ever Reading Dragons program at the Carleton Place Public Library! Join us to help promote reading for kids of all ages and build your own collection of mythical creature cards! See below for more information on how Reading Dragons works, and how to start collecting!
Click here to find out more about Reading Dragons!
Water Safety Storytime
Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am for a very special Water Safety Storytime for the kids. If your little ones will be heading out this summer to the beach or the pool, this will be a great safety primer to give them the tools they need to make good decisions. Tess from the Carleton Place Aquatic Center will be here along with our very own Andy to deliver a fun and informative water safety storytime. All ages are welcome!
Reading Dragons Club
Are you between the ages of 7 and 12, and want to have some fun at the library? Then join us once a month for our new Reading Dragon Club! We’ll be playing some games, chatting about books, and making friends in the Barbra Walsh Room at the library! No registraton required – Click the link below to find out more!
Click here to find out more about our Reading Dragon Club!
Book Dragons Junior Book Club
Book Dragons Book Club is now full for the 2025-2026 season. If you have any questions, or if your child is interested in joining Book Dragons, please reach out to Julia at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca!
Click here to find out more about book dragons!
Stay Safe Course
This program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills, preparing participants to respond to challenges in real-world scenarios. It increases and reinforces their capacity to improve their own safety, giving them tools to stay safe in their community or when on their own.
Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10am – 4pm for this excellent course to help your young person feel confident to stay at home alone. This course, brought to us by 13 First Aid is a certified course from a Red Cross affiliate and would be a great starter course for youth who are not yet ready for the Babysitter course. This is perfect for kids aged 9-13 years old.
Summer Literacy Tutoring
We are looking forward to planning our 2026 Summer Literacy Tutoring program! For more details (including how to get your child a tutor for the coming year) please see the more info button below! For more information, feel free to reach out to Heidi at hsinnett@carletonplace.ca.
Click here to find out more about Summer Tutoring!
Carleton Place Youth Landscape Art Competition
It’s the very first Carleton Place Youth Landscape Art Competition in 2026 and the theme this year is “The Beauty of Carleton Place”. We’re celebrating how our youth see this beautiful town and the wonderful talent we have right here. Brought to you by the Carleton Place Public Library and proudly sponsored by the Art Hub and Arts Carleton Place. We’ll also have some great prizes from local businesses who believe in the talented youth in our community.
To find out more and to register, please click the button below:
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Teen Volunteering!
Teens, we are still looking for a few student volunteers for the school year! Click the button below for more info.
Click here to find out more about teen volunteers!
Queer Sphere!
Join us once a month for Queer Sphere – a fun and creative space where everyone can be their true selves. For a list of our upcoming meetings, and what we’ll be doing at them, see the more info button below!
Click here to find out more about Queer Sphere!
Adult Programs
Adult Book Club
See the “more info” button below to see a full list of all the books we will be reading until May 2026, along with their specific meeting dates!
Click here to find out more about our adult bookclub!
Cookbook Book Club
We are so excited to invite you to join us to our monthly Cookbook Book Club! This isn’t your typical book club. Each month, we pick a theme, try out recipes, and bring our delicious creations to share at our meeting. See the button below for our monthly themes! New members are always welcome, so come hungry and ready to cook up something amazing!
Check out our digital cookbook here!
Click here to find out more about cookbook book club!
Evening Art Lounge
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for our Evening Art Lounge! Come with your art supplies or use our provided basic drawing materials to create something creative. No registration required – newcomers are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Julia at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca
Flow & Stroll Club
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for Flow & Stroll Club! Join us at 6 PM each month for an hour long walk down the rail trail with good company; taking some time to care for your body, foster healthy habits, and chat! No registration required – newcomers are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Julia at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca
Silver Linings Society
Retied and ready to connect? Join the Silver Linings Society and meet with us monthly before the library opens. Share coffee, tea and snacks and some light themed fun. No registration required–newcomers always welcome. For more information, please contact Julia at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca
Family Pride Connect
Do you have someone in your life navigating an identity journey and are looking for support? Starting January 8th, The Carleton Place Public Library will be hosting a monthly support group for families in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to meet and connect with others in similar situations. See the button below to find out more!
Click here to find out more about Family Pride Connect!
Alzheimer’s Society Caregiver Support Group
These bi-weekly meetings for caregivers are offered to any person caring for a loved one living with dementia. Join a representative from the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark Leeds and Grenville to learn about coping strategies and to meet others in similar situations. Drop-ins are welcome, but connecting with the Alzheimer’s Society beforehand is appreciated. See the more info button for contact information!
Click here to find out more about the Alzheimer’s society caregiver support group!
Trudy Driscoll Author Visit
Local author Trudy Driscoll will be joining us on Saturday, April 18 at 2pm to share excerpts from her book “Break Free After 50: Ditch Guilt, Find Peace, Rediscover You”. You’ll learn about her journey to finding peace after turning 50 and how other women can overcome the guilt traps we’ve learned through the years. Driscoll will also discuss her journey to self-publishing a non-fiction book, so this should be an interesting talk for those who might be working toward doing something similar. Copies of her book will be available for sale after the event for $20 each cash, or e-transfer. You can register for this event by clicking here.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
We are excited to partner with ConnectWell Community Health to offer free income tax preparation through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. During March and April, we’ll be opening our space to the wonderful income tax specialists who will help people in our community to submit their taxes. This program is aimed at low income, seniors, students, and anyone with simple tax needs–by appointment only. Please click the button for more information!
Click here to find out more about the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program!
Friday ESL Classes
We’re so pleased to partner with Lanark and Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services to offer Free English as a Second Language sessions every Friday afternoon from 2-4 pm. No registration needed, just drop in for a very relaxed and welcoming group.
Our 2026 sessions will take place each Friday from 2-4 pm in the library.
Unexpected Drug Discoveries
Join us on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am for a fascinating presentation by Carleton Place Pharmacy pharmacist Alex Rosalovsky who will be sharing an interesting talk about the fact that many important drug discoveries were made by accident. If you would like to attend, please email Heidi at hsinnett@carletonplace.ca to get on the list.
Android Mobile Training Course
We’re so pleased to partner with the Adult Learning and Training Center Lanark to offer an 8-week session that will help Android phone users learn how to navigate their phones successfully! This program is open to new users as well as those that might just need a bit of help. Click the button below for more info!
Click here to find out how to register for these sessions!
Feedback and More
We want your feedback! If you have recently attended one of our programs, we invite you to fill out a Program Evaluation Form. Forms can be returned in person at the library, or emailed to mcaswell@carletonplace.ca.
Would you like to run a program or event at our library? Fill out a Program Proposal form. Forms can be returned in person at the library, or emailed to mcaswell@carletonplace.ca.
